“Helloooo, Houston!”
The iconic introduction once again echoed through NRG Stadium, signaling the arrival of the crown jewel of the Texas Swing — Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
Each spring, RODEOHOUSTON brings the spirit of the West to H-Town for nearly three weeks, showcasing the sport’s top rodeo athletes alongside world-class entertainment and one of the largest livestock exhibitions in the country.
At the heart of the rodeo is the RODEOHOUSTON Super Series, a 20-day, tournament-style format that crowns a champion in each event while offering some of the largest payouts in professional rodeo. With a total purse of $2,533,500, each event champion earns $65,000 in addition to round winnings, a custom saddle and belt buckle, and an automatic invitation to compete the following year.
The format rewards both consistency and clutch performances. Contestants compete in three preliminary rounds within their Super Series. The rodeo is divided into five three-day Super Series, followed by two Semifinal rounds, two Wild Card rounds and a Championship.
Each Super Series features eight contestants per event competing once daily for three days. The top four money winners advance to one of two Semifinal rounds, where 10 athletes compete in each discipline. The top four finishers from each Semifinal advance directly to the Championship, while the remaining competitors move to the Wild Card rounds for a final opportunity to qualify.
From the Wild Card rounds, one athlete in each event earns the final spot in the Championship. There, the remaining contenders battle for the title and a payday that can dramatically impact the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association world standings.
With every dollar counting toward the world title race, earnings in Houston can reshape the leaderboard early in the season.
Super Series Three Delivers Fast Times
RODEOHOUSTON is conducted on the arena floor of NRG Stadium, the same field used by the Houston Texans, creating a challenging dynamic with long scores and one of the largest arenas athletes will compete in throughout the season.
In team roping, Marcus Theriot and Chase Graves led Super Series III, earning $6,500 each and securing their spots in the Semifinals.
Barrel racer Emily Beisel dominated the three-round series, earning $9,000. Beisel currently leads the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) world standings and will look to extend both her lead and her earnings throughout the remainder of RODEOHOUSTON.
Tie-down roping world standings leader Kincade Henry continued his strong Texas Swing run, earning $6,875 during the Super Series and advancing to the Semifinals.
In bareback riding, Bradlee Miller captured top honors in his Super Series with $6,000 in total earnings. Miller currently sits third in the world standings and will look to carry that momentum into the spring and summer rodeo runs.
In saddle bronc riding, Ben Andersen earned the coveted guitar awarded to the series winner and will advance to the next round of competition.
Steer wrestler Tyler Erickson topped the Super Series III earnings with $4,875, pushing the Montana cowboy to fourth in the world standings.
Bull rider Bryce Jensen also advanced to the next round after earning $6,000 during the series.
In breakaway roping, 2025 Resistol Rookie of the Year Haiden Thompson continued to make headlines during her sophomore season, earning $4,500 to advance in Houston.
Looking Ahead
As the remaining Super Series conclude, the field will continue to narrow and the storylines will only intensify.
With great payouts and valuable PRCA world standings points on the line, every ride and run inside NRG Stadium carries significant weight.
Fans can follow the action throughout the tournament on The Cowboy Channel and its digital and broadcast platforms as RODEOHOUSTON marches toward its championship round.
